HVAP Engineer (Projects)

  • Velocity Recruitment
  • 14/02/2026
Contract Construction

Job Description

HV Authorised Person (Data Centre Projects)
Location: Slough
Contract: Long-Term
Start Date: Immediate

A leading UK engineering contractor, specialising in large-scale hyperscale data centre delivery, is seeking an experienced HV Authorised Person (AP) to join a flagship data centre project in Slough.

This is a long-term contract opportunity on a high-profile data centre scheme, working with a contractor recognised for its technical excellence, strong safety culture, and long-standing partnerships with global hyperscale clients.

The Role

As the HV Authorised Person, you will take ownership of high-voltage operations across the project, ensuring safe switching, energisation, and compliance with electrical safety procedures throughout construction and commissioning phases.

You will play a critical role in maintaining safe systems of work while supporting commissioning and integrated systems testing (IST) within a live mission-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Undertake HV switching operations, isolations, and permit control
  • Act as the designated Authorised Person for all HV systems on site
  • Ensure full compliance with site Electrical Safety Rules and procedures
  • Review and approve RAMS, switching schedules, and method statements
  • Maintain HV logs, safety documentation, and operational records
  • Support commissioning, energisation, and IST activities
  • Liaise with project managers, electrical supervisors, engineers, and client representatives
  • Contribute to a strong site-wide safety culture

Requirements

  • Current HV Authorised Person (AP) certified status
  • Recognised electrical qualifications
  • Proven experience operating as HV AP on data centre, mission-critical, or industrial projects
  • Background in M&E installation and/or data centre fit-out
  • Strong understanding of HV distribution systems and switching procedures
  • Experience supporting commissioning and energisation phases
  • Excellent coordination and communication skills